Blockchain-enabled information systems

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# Blockchain-enabled information systems
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### .font110[Zhaohu (Jonathan) Fan]
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### .font70[Information Technology Management]
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### .font70[Scheller College of Business]
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### .font70[Georgia Institute of Technology]
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### .font70[March 8, 2024]
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# Goals

- **How do Blockchain-enabled information systems improve data management** and **what are their main challenges?**
    
       +  **security** in data management
       
       +  **efficiency** in data management
        
       +  **transparency** in data management

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# Research question(s)
  
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   - How can **blockchain technology ** be used for **identity verification**, and 
   
   - how can it be **ethically combined with data analysis** to **understand the online behavior of stakeholders** such as communities, suppliers, governments, employees, and customers?
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# .font60[Integrating Blockchain Identity Management with Data Analysis]

- Objective

+  **Leverage blockchain technology for identity verification**

+  **Ethically integrate blockchain with data analysis**

+  Understand online behavior of stakeholders such as:

- Communities
    
      - Suppliers

- Governments

- Employees

- Customers
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# Use case
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# Use case (cont'd)

+ **Understanding the Ethereum Blockchain Basics**: Getting a grip on how Ethereum works, especially its smart contracts and decentralized nature.

+ **Python Interaction**: Exploring the use of Python's web3.py library to connect and interact with Ethereum.

+ **Data Retrieval from Ethereum Blockchain**: Looking into extracting data from the Ethereum blockchain about a consumer electronics manufacturer. 
     
      - **The goal is to analyze advertisement interactions and purchasing patterns of consumers.**
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# More research question(s)

- The role of zero-knowledge proofs in enhancing ** privacy**  and ** security**  in block chain networks.

- ** Blockchain-based**  solutions for sustainable development goals (SDGs)

- How does the bitcoin spot ETF work on a technical level?

- Use cases of Blockchain in insurance industry

- How does the use of smart contracts impact the ** security**  and ** efficiency**  of supply chain management in the food industry?

- Studying the concept of block chain oracles and their role in connecting block chain networks with external data sources.

- And more ......
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# Applications and tools

- There are several applications and tools designed for analyzing block chain technology. These tools can vary in their complexity and the specific features they offer. **Here are a few notable ones**:

+ **Block Explorer**: This is a fundamental tool for blockchain analysis. It allows users to view details of blocks, transactions, and addresses on a blockchain.   [Examples include Bitcoin Block Explorer for Bitcoin and Etherscan for **Ethereum**]().
  
    + **Chainalysis**: A popular tool used for detecting and preventing fraud and money laundering on the blockchain. Chainalysis provides insights into the movement of cryptocurrencies and is widely used by law enforcement agencies and financial institutions.

+ **Coin Metrics**: This platform offers in-depth analysis of different aspects of various cryptocurrencies. It provides data on network activity, market data, and other key metrics that are valuable for research and investment decisions.
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# Applications and tools (cont'd)

+ **CryptoCompare**: This tool offers a comprehensive overview of cryptocurrency markets. **It provides data on prices, volumes, market cap, and other relevant information, useful for both investors and researchers.**

+ **Glassnode**: An analytics platform that provides insights into blockchain and cryptocurrency markets. **It includes data on various metrics like network health, market indicators, and investor behavior.**

+ **Nansen**: This is an analytics platform that combines on-chain data with a massive and constantly growing database containing millions of wallet labels. **It's used to analyze the behavior of investors and trends in the crypto market.**

+ **Santiment**: A market intelligence platform that offers insights into the cryptocurrency market. It provides data on social media sentiment, development activity, and other unique metrics.
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+ [Python Demo Examples include Etherscan for **Ethereum**](http://localhost:8889/notebooks/Meeting%20notes%20blockchain%20technology.ipynb)

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#API

- API stands for **Application Programming Interface**.
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